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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Seton Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 1,984 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $40,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $40,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $13,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $23,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $31,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 2,441 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1070/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
TU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 25% | ||
Campus |
TU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 1,984 students)
TU vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 453.6% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($40,864.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.5% higher at Seton Hill University than Towson University ($40,864.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Seton Hill University ($15,064 vs. $23,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 13.5% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,778 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 168.2% larger than aid received Towson University ($31,017 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or TU .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at TU (3.69)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Seton Hill University (75.8%)
TU vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Seton Hill University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Seton Hill University and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Seton Hill University (64% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $41,000)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/